| What is it? |
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument protects the blast zone surrounding a volcano with a rose-colored top! |
| What makes it beautiful? |
This is a desolate place in the shadow of a volcano! The deep blackness of its destruction can be found from the jagged boulders down to the finest deep, dark sand! But out of all of this darkness, the rosy peak of the sunset crater rises into the sky. It’s really lovely to behold! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? |
HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? |
The visitor center is 2 miles east of Highway 89 on Fire Road 545!
From Flagstaff: ~18mi (29km) — 0.3hrs
From Phoenix: ~162mi (261km) — 2.7hrs
From Tucson: ~278mi (448km) — 4.7hrs
From Yuma: ~336mi (541km) — 5.6hrs |
| When should I go? |
The scenic drive is always open, and the trails are open from sunrise to sunset! The scenery here is lovely at any time of year! |
